Folded Star Pot Holder

• Cut two circles appx. 8inches in diameter. (I used a pot lid) use any color or print.
• Cut one circle (the same size) of batting.
• Cut 12 5" inch squares from printed material (these will be squares A)
• cut 8 5" inch squares from solid material (these will be squares B)

Fold each square in half and then bring the ends up to the center like we use to do to make a paper airplane. press as you go. Each square will look like a triangle. It is very important you get a sharp point.

Now find the center of one of the circles by folding in half and then into forths. Spread out the circle and place 4 of the triangles A in the center of the circle with the points all touching and tack down the points with thread. using all 8 of triangles B lay each point on top of the lines in the 4 A triangles about 1/2 inch from the center where triangles A are tacked down. Tack these points down. Repeat the layer using the rest of triangles B on top of triangles A. You may want to tack down the corners to keep the whole mess from flopping around.

Now sandwich the circles and batting and baste around. Using triple fold binding tape the same color as the solid material sew it around the pot holder and sew a loop on the back edge.  Please use 100% cotton as polyester will burn on a hot pot! The solid and print triangles can be switched to make the first four points solided then layer a row of print. 

This looks so easy, something to make to put in the stockings as a special treat.

I love how someone always comes to the aid of a fellow quilter.  this is a great bunch of people.

Did you get my email back?? If you need help let me know......... :) Nora

Ok, I read that twice and I am still confused.  Can you add any pictures.  It sounds so easy but I can't see it in my head!  Remember I teach little children with learning disabilities - I sing the ABCsong for about an hour and a half every day.   HELP

I haven't made this, I just found the directions on the internet.  I tried to find other directions with pictures, but couldn't find any.    Sorry  :(     

Thanks for sharing...This is how I do mine but it has been so long since I have done one. I wanted to tell you how I love your Heart quilt that you used for a shower gift...I would love to have that  pattern. It is almost like one I already have but mine are smaller....You did a great job with color and all...Have a great Day...Booper

Don't know if you are still in need of this info, but here is a site with directions and a few  pics of the  project.

www.ehow.com/how_2225531_star-potholder.html

Happy New Year all!